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Re: how do I calculate free space in schema

From: simon <smuckers70_at_hotmail.com>
Date: 3 Nov 2005 09:01:44 -0800
Message-ID: <1131037304.324162.214640@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com>


Hi,

just data really...

I have been asked to specify the size of two specific schemas within a 9.2.0 db on windows and free space available and then after some data loading, I have to repeat the queries to see how the schemas have altered.

HansF wrote:
> On Thu, 03 Nov 2005 08:46:34 -0800, simon wrote:
>
> > Hi All,
> >
> > hoping for some help....
> >
> > How would I find out using sql the size of schemas in my db and also
> > calculate the free space in each schema...many thanks.
>
> Are you perhaps mixing concepts? Some interpretations of your question:
>
> The first thought is that your schema has a quota on various tablespaces,
> and you want to determine how much of that quota has been used, iow how
> far under quota you are.
>
> Or, perhaps you are really simply interested in how much space has been
> used in the various tablespaces, to be able to determine what space is
> left.
>
> Then there are the questions: Do you need to include the undo and temp
> segments in the calculation? How about the supporting segments like
> indexes - are you referring to data only?
>
> Bottom line is:
> *What are you trying to accomplish?* *Why is this a concern?* _There may
> be hundreds of correct answers, but only one is relevant._
>
> Also ... Oracle version and operating system info would be appreciated.
>
> --
> Hans Forbrich
> Canada-wide Oracle training and consulting
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Received on Thu Nov 03 2005 - 11:01:44 CST

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